We do have to change the budgeting system, because we need to justify every penny we are spending.

If you treat us like second-class citizens, do not expect us to have a first-class economy.

The truth is that the Federal Government bears tremendous responsibility for the crisis in Puerto Rico.

It is atrocious that we have the same payroll taxes in Puerto Rico, and there are disparities in the way the Medicare program applies.

Elected officials and civil servants in both the executive and legislative branches have a legal and moral obligation to support Puerto Rico in its time of dire need.

I respectfully urge the Committee, as part of comprehensive tax reform, to provide for the equal treatment of Puerto Rico under the refundable Child Tax Credit program and to extend to Puerto Rico the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit…

I support statehood for Puerto Rico, and do so in meaningful part because history shows that every territory that joins the Union experiences a substantial increase in its economic activity and standard of living.

This is not a partisan critique; both Republicans and Democrats, acting over the course of many years, are to blame.

I look forward to the day when Puerto Rico is not treated in shockingly immoral fashion under Federal health programs.

Fiscal reform is also required. The Puerto Rico government must live within its means and cut spending.

I look forward to the day when Puerto Rico is not excluded from the SSI program.

Tax reform should seek to foster economic opportunities in the American territories to the same degree and extent that it seeks to promote those opportunities in the states.

My hope and expectation is that Puerto Rico will soon become a full and equal member of the American family.

I look forward to the day when Federal policy towards Puerto Rico is consistent and coherent.

The core economic problem is lack of growth. So Puerto Rico must implement a strategy to increase capital investment.

I therefore propose the following modification to the base erosion provisions: Until the expiration of the multi-year tax reduction agreements...

I look forward to the day when Puerto Rico will be treated equally as a matter of right.

Tinkering around the edges of this problem will not suffice. Bold action that goes straight to the heart of the problem is required.